Conditions at Shangri-la in August
August: Southern Hemisphere Powerhouse
August remains in the monsoon rut. Average swell height is 1.7m (5.6ft), period is 11.1s, and the swell distribution is the most south-heavy of the year: SSE 54.7% and S 37.0% combine for over 90% of all wave energy. However, ideal wind bottoms out at 25%, with SSE and SE winds at 18.8% and 17.2% respectively - both directly onshore for this east-facing spot. The waves have plenty of size and grunt, but expect choppy, bumpy conditions unless a westerly or northwesterly burst takes over. Water temperature is 29.2°C, air 27.6°C, and rainfall remains high at 5.54mm/day. This is a month for the committed.
Average Spot conditions at Shangri-la in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shangri-la during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Shangri-la for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shangri-la for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Shangri-la.